As a Head Chef at HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything you do. It''s a quality that touches every part of life in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Everyone who works here understands that our Residents are individuals, each with their own life stories - and by joining HC-One, you''ll have the opportunity to give something meaningful back to them through your care and commitment. As Head Chef, you''ll inspire your kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that our Residents will genuinely enjoy. You''ll ensure every dish supports our Residents'' health and wellbeing, considering individual dietary needs, cultural preferences, and nutritional requirements. With hygiene and safety always front of mind, you''ll take responsibility for managing the kitchen efficiently - overseeing stock, budgets, orders, and compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP. You''ll work closely with central teams to maintain nutritional excellence while running a smooth, well-organised kitchen operation. You''ll also play a vital role in shaping mealtimes into enjoyable, ambient dining experiences. After all, great food in a welcoming environment can make a real difference to our Residents'' quality of life. We''re looking for someone with: An S/NVQ2 in Catering and Hospitality or Professional Cookery A minimum Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate A good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Beyond qualifications, we ..... full job details .....